How is the "smell factor" without a filter?
41331
I don't notice any smell. After dumping it, I rinse it out. It has a real smooth interior so that it doesn't seem to retain odors. The lid is great: opens easily with one hand yet tight so the bugs can't get in or odors get out
41332
I used it for my juice pulp. I believe due to the juicing process, which breaks down the food quicker, lead to an overpowering smell that this could not keep in. I would need to do it at least everyday if not more.
41333
This bin is designed to keep odors in. There aren't any ventilation holes. There isn't a "seal" either, but the bin keeps odor contained pretty well. I've had no issue with odor even going 4 days between emptying.
41334
If you empty every day and only compost plant matter, smell is not a factor. If you can't, like in winter with deep snow, a week or more into it you HAVE to empty it. No so much for smell but for MOLD! In Spring and Summer, the problem is kitchen ants. Necessitating regular emptying into your garden bin or municipal barrel.
41335
I've never smelled anything when the lid is closed. I do dump it daily and rinse it out as well.
41336
It is a smaller compost bin so it helps to empty it every day. I am fine with that and therefore have not noticed any odor without a filter.
41337
I have not had any problems with smell. However, I do empty it every day or every other day depending on quantity.
41338
I can't smell a thing. I empty it every few days and the lid stays down tight.
41339
No noticeable smell after 2-3 days. That may change if you leave it longer!?
41340
I only have a problem with the smell when I lift open the lid. I empty the bin once a week or twice depending on what I buy at the store. It is super easy to clean and haven't smelled anything to bad yet.
113100
They use a chemical before packaging to sanitize the plastic filter. This smells like plastic when the unit is in use. I left it running outside during the day for 3 days and the smell got faint enough to begin use inside. I've had it for a while now and no more smell.
857875
We're using it exclusively as a diaper pail, and I wouldn't say that there's never any smell, but we don't notice anything most of the time. It's been smelling occasionally in the last couple weeks, but we've been using it for 8 months now, so I'm going to see if replacing the carbon filter will stop the smell.
2006029
this unit does not have a filter. it is the first feature mentioned: "Quiet, filter free operation..."
1416557
No, I don't recall any smell. My sense of smell is not great, but I would have noticed a significant odor or chemical smell and did not.
2271185
No not at all. I barely notice any smell and if there is one it does not linger.
885089
I've only used them in heating mode so far and have had no odors at all- in fact the family seems to be breathing better. Maybe try in heating mode for a few minutes and/or run system for a little while with no filters just to be sure it is the filter?
46786
Our purifier did not have any smell as I recall, except maybe immediately from the packaging. But that was some time ago.
2235892
Didn't notice any smell at all. Maybe its just the new unit smell but it doesn't last. i would take it as a clean air smell.
1756865
I had no problem with smell. I used it in a small bathroom with no windows.
136845
It has very little smell. There is a vial of solution to put on your hair before the wave solution. This cuts way down on the smell. I don't smell anything the next day
1250883
At the top of the can there is a little slot to slip in a fragrance disk. If something is stinky in the can you can smell it when the top is open, but you can't smell it after the top closes.
1524360
It works great without any ventilation, it has a filter built into the top cover that will catch 95% of smells, but deep frying in general is not an odorous process compared to pan searing, etc. No worries at all in even the smallest kitchen, had mine for a while now and it's been fantastic! There will be a slight smell obviously from the oil being heating but again, it's less than frying something in a skillet.
1962366
I never noticed a smell but I only run it on its two lowest settings - and I am not especially sensitive to smells.
368062
I have virtually no smell with this system. One thing I noticed is if I take a peek at the pad then the smell seems to develop so I change the pads twice a week rather they need it or not. I have 3 boxes and 2 cats.
98189
Our unit doesn't smell at all. My wife & daughters are very sensitive to that sort of thing and none of them have ever made any comment along those lines. As for me, the unit is in my home office and sits 10ft away from me all day long. There's no problem from my perspective.
1074868
I found the smell very objectionable. I use this Blueair to clean the air in my bedroom (saferoom) due to chemical sensitivities and allergies and cannot tolerate the smell. I have the new filter airing outside, waiting for it to off gas - it's been out there 3 days and nights and the smell is faint, but still there. Meanwhile, I vacuumed the old filter and am using it until the new is tolerable (it's been just under 6 months so not even too old yet).